Clarity CLS 45i - Manual (Page 29)

JOINING A CALL IN PROGRESS ON
THE BASE:
1. Press SPEAKER or TALK on the handset.
The handset display changes from “LINE IN
USE” TO “CONF.”
2. To disconnect the handset from the con-
ference call, press TALK or SPEAKER. The
handset display again reads “LINE IN USE.”
For your convenience, we have listed some
common problems that may occur with
cordless phones, followed by a list of items
that should be checked.
Telephone does not work?
Check to ensure:
• Base is plugged into POWER SOURCE.
• Handset is CHARGED.
• TONE/PULSE switch is in the right position
• TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into
both he TELEPHONE and the TELEPHONE
LINE JACK.
Range of telephone limited?
Check to ensure:
• ANTENNA on the base is raised
• Base is centrally located in your residence
• Base is not located near appliances
No dial tone?
Check to ensure:
• Telephone plug is connected to the
TELEPHONE LINE
• Base is plugged into the POWER SOURCE
Received signal filters or fades?
Check to ensure:
• Battery pack in HANDSET is fully charged
• HANDSET is not too far from the BASE
• ANTENNA on BASE is raised
Interference on reception?
Check the following:
• Noise may be picked up from electrical
products in the home or electrical storms.
Generally, this noise is a minor annoyance
and should not be interpreted as a defect
in your system.
• Choose an alternate channel using
CHANNEL on the handset.
Static?
Check to ensure:
• That the ANTENNA is not touching anoth-
er metal object.
• Raise or reposition the ANTENNA on the
base. If, after pressing TALK, you receive
three beeps and no dial tone, check to
ensure:
• Base is plugged into POWER SOURCE.
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Troubleshooting